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Takes up much of the central portion of the valley. There are several roads and trailheads in various parts of the refuge.
The Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge (CVNWR) in Tucker County, West Virginia, was the 500th National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) to be established in the United States. The refuge preserves a moist valley with unique wetlands and uplands at a relatively high elevation in the Allegheny Mountains. It is administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
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At the southern end of the valley. Includes a campground, resort, golf course, and ski area.
Part of Monongahela National Forest, to the southwest of the Canaan Valley.
Part of Monongahela National Forest, to the southeast of Canaan Valley. Has several trails in the Red Creek drainage area. This is also an excellent area for cross-country skiing when there's enough snow.
The main attraction is the five-story-tall amber-colored waterfall, which is one of the most photographed sites in West Virginia. Lodge with gift shop, indoor pool and on-site restaurant. Camping, hiking, horseback and pony rides, swimming, boating and fishing, cross-country skiing, sledding, and a petting zoo during the summer.
At the northwestern end of the valley. A state-managed area with trails.